In line with the federal executive order called “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative” that has led to massive workforce cuts across the US government, the Department of Health and Human Services...
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Age-Friendly Funding Alerts: Community Transit Grant Program Reminder
MassDOT's annual Community Transit Grant Program is open and accepting applications for fully accessible vans through November 22. Prior to applying, new applicants should reach out to molly.a.belanger@dot.state.ma.us for training materials. New this year: we can fund...
November is National Family Caregivers Month
Celebrated every November, National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. The...
Applications Open for CHAPA’s Municipal Engagement Initiative
Communities working to become more age- and dementia friendly that have prioritized "housing" in local and regional action plans may be interested in applying for The Municipal Engagement Initiative (MEI) from Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA). MEI is...
National Poll on Healthy Aging Examines Health Literacy Among Older Adults
Newly-released data from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, a research collaboration between AARP and the University of Michigan, found that the majority of adults age 50 and older use the internet (82%) or a health care provider (81%) as a source of health...
Age-Friendly Funding Reminders: Community Compact Program, Community Transit Grant Program, Mass Cultural Council
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following funding opportunities that help support inclusive age-and dementia friendly communities: Community Compact Best Practices Program The Community Compact Best Practices Program is...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: Reminders for MHAC Statewide Network, ‘Let’s Talk About Dementia and Culture 2024,’ Good Neighbor Day and More
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Sept. 25th from 10-11:30 am (virtual) Join the...
August Educational Programming from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following virtual and in-person programs from the Alzheimer’s Association of MA/NH happening throughout August: For Caregivers: August 13 at 12 PM ► Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances...
Upcoming Events in Healthy Aging: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, Tech. Learning Collaborative for Healthy Aging, Point32Health Foundation Session on “Equity in Aging,” Reminders
The Massachusetts Healthy Aging Collaborative is pleased to promote the following events by partners in our network that support inclusive age- and dementia friendly communities: MHAC Statewide Network Meeting, May 29th from 10:00 – 11:30 am Join the Massachusetts...
WalkMassachusetts Releases Annual Fatal Pedestrian Crash Report Alongside New Tools For Residents To Advocate For Safer Streets In Their Own Communities
In 2023, one in every five (20%) fatal motor vehicle crashes in Massachusetts involved a person walking getting hit by the driver of a car. Forty cities and towns experienced at least one fatal pedestrian crash over the course of the year, with eight municipalities...